HCFoo votes

Today is the day that Malaysia decides.

Unlike states like Penang or Kelantan, it's pretty obvious which party dominates the electoral campaign in my hometown, Kuantan, Pahang. The situation here are completely different than what I've read about other 'hot states' as the people here seems to show undivided support for Barisan Nasional.

Mom, Dad and I walking towards SK Semambu passing by BN camp.

My family and I decided to go out early to cast our votes. The five of us went to different schools. The time taken to cast our votes were pretty fast. We spent only about 5 minutes, almost doesn't need to queue up.

Quite a number of people already lining up according to their lining stream.
I'm glad I'm not on this stream.

I'm next in line to exercise my rights.

Here are the candidates that I had to decide on:

Parliament (P82 Indera Mahkota)
1. Salamon Ali Rizal Abdullah (BN)
2. Azan Ismail (PKR) - won
Total voters: 51,235

DUN (N13 Semambu)
1. Nancy Khong Saw Gek (PKR)
2. Pang Tsu Ming (BN) - won
Total voters: 25, 427

My polling station at SK Semambu was pretty happening as there was a huge turnout when I arrived. Even Pang Tsu Ming was there greeting voters. His popularity is huge here gaining support from Malay and Chinese voters and volunteers. PKR and PAS remained very quite (just a few of them) in the background. DAP is completely invisible in Kuantan, not even a single bunting or poster.

Coming back to hometown to cast my vote here makes me humble especially seeing my mother meeting many of her Malay customers here who are BN volunteers and supporters. For your information, my mother used to run a saloon in Jalan Mahkota for more than 40 years.

This is the first time casting my vote and it was a great experience. I have only one hope. The future government will GET what majority rakyat wants.

Going Back to Kuantan for Election

I'm already disgusted by all the propaganda and drama by both Barisan Nasional and the Opposition parties. And seriously I have enough of all the bias posts in the blogosphere too.

It's time for me to go back to my hometown and do what I have to do. I'll be voting for the first time and it's an easy decision for me. It was a decision I have made since day one. But for most friends in states like Penang and Kelantan, it's going to be a tough call. I can't wait for the results.

Happy voting and have a good weekend!

Answers to Spot the Difference #3

These are the answers to yesterday's Spot the Difference #3.

Spot the Difference #3: How do you see Malaysia's political future?

See if you can spot the difference. No prize for the correct answer. This is just for entertainment purpose with no intention to offend (or please) anyone or any parties.

Hint: There are 5 differences altogether.


(Original picture via The Star, alternative picture photoshopped by HCFoo)

Answer to Spot the Difference #2

To those who's still puzzles who's the person in the picture in yesterday's Spot the Difference #2, that's Khairy Jamaluddin.

Spot the Difference #2: Umno Youth and 600 motorcyclists campaigning in Kelantan

See if you can spot the difference. No prize for the correct answer. This is just for entertainment purpose with no intention to offend (or please) anyone or any parties.

Hint: Look for the leader of all Mat Rempits.

(Original picture via The Star, alternative picture photoshopped by HCFoo)

Barisan Nasional supports BERSIH too

This picture is taken from thestar.com.my. This billboard along MRR2 highway is showing BN candidate for Pandan Datuk Ong Tee Keat.

Spot the Difference: #1 Undilah Calon Barisan Nasional untuk Masa Depan Kelantan

See if you can spot the difference. No prize for the correct answer. This is just for entertainment purpose with no intention to offend (or please) anyone or any parties.


(First picture via The Star, second picture photoshopped by HCFoo)

Khairy rebrands Mat Rempits as Mat Cemerlang

UMNO Youth is cashing on the large numbers of 'Mat Rempits' in Malaysia as preparation for the upcoming elections.

The new image of 'Mat Rempits' who turned 'Mat Cemerlang'. See if you can spot the leader of all Mat Cemerlang in this picture.

Tony Pua's looking for volunteers: Will bloggers offer help?

It is interesting to know that Tony Pua is most likely to stand against Chew Mei Fun.

Personally I don't think it is an advisable move because everyone knows Chew Mei Fun has a strong influence in PJ Utara and she is a woman who walk the talk.

Few years back, she personally helped my business partners and I who are struggling for months to get a business license. She then even attended the opening ceremony of our small tuition centre in PJ. However, what amazes me is that Chew Mei Fun is a person who recognized faces very well, when she said 'hi' to me at 1 Utama some time ago. She doesn't mind to greet you first. What a humble politician.

As for Tony Pua, I am a regular to his education blog and honestly he is the only DAP leader and blogger I respect due to his non radical approach and often enlightening way of writing.

Tony is looking for volunteers in some areas of his campaign. If you, especially bloggers who have been supporting Tony and DAP 'virtually' all these while, why not get out from your seat and help in his campaign? Unlike Chew Mei Fun and BN, Tony and DAP do not have the luxury for machinery and media.

It is time for you guys, the so-called political bloggers to show some actions rather than just talk the talk. So are you game for it?

Malaysia's parliament dissolved

Despite complaints over inflation, increased of crime rates and ethnic tension, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi announced the dissolution of the national parliament.

Voting must be held within the next 60 days at a date to be fixed by the election commission, which will be announced soon. Some say it could fall on March 2.

This is going to be my first year casting my vote. Personally, I don't think Barisan Nasional deserves a landslide victory after poor performance in the last term. However, I doubt the opposition parties have the credibility and experience to rule the country. Honestly I'm not convinced at all.

My hope is pretty simple: Barisan Nasional continues to run the country but rakyat have to deny BN's 2/3 majority in the parliament.

Updates: It's confirmed that the Election Commission has set Feb 24 for parties to nominate candidates for 12th general election and Malaysia will go to the polls on March 8.